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[Liberty Bell Parade]

Description: The postcard caption reads: 'Liberty Bell Parade, El Paso, Tex. 6TH Infantry'. This is a view of the 600 block of E San Antonio Ave., looking east. Left image; Fant Coffee Co., 611 E San Antonio, S W Fant - proprietor; roasters, wholesale, and retail dealers in coffee. Goff's Ice Cream [Confectionery] & Candies, 613 E San Antonio, William H Goff - proprietor. In this image, the 6TH Infantry is marching west, towards downtown El Paso, on San Antonio Ave. According to the El Paso Herald, Tu… more
Date: November 16, 1915
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Flood Damage in El Paso, 1897]

Description: Photograph of flood damage in the city of El Paso, Texas, after a large flood hit the area in 1897. A store call "John Finnigan and Co." can be seen in the right background of the photo, and remaining floodwaters can be seen in the foreground.
Date: May 1897
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[San Antonio Street Looking East]

Description: Photograph of a San Antonio street looking East. There are horses and carriages in the street as well as a trolley running through the middle of the road. There are some people pictured in the surrounding area as well as various businesses with signs reading, "J.R. Currie & Co.", "Berrott & Schuster", "Milwaukee Beer Hall", and "Boots & Shoes".
Date: unknown
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Clipping: Tack Supply ROom Opened Recently In Hollywood]

Description: Newspaper clipping describing a tack supply shop (Shade Western) opening in Hollywood which is affiliated with the S. D. Myres Saddle Company in El Paso and is owned by Bill Myres. The back of the clipping has partial advertisements for real estate. An attached handwritten note that seems to be describing a change in the shop's hours from what is printed in the article.
Date: unknown
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

[News Script: Farah Boycott]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of President of the Texas AFL-CIO, who was at Six Flag Mall helping play Santa Clause for striking workers in El Paso.
Date: December 14, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Farah MFG Suit]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the problems of Farah Manufacturing Company of El Paso who have been exhausted to Buffalo, New York.
Date: September 6, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Truck Parked by Auto Parts Shops]

Description: Photograph of a W. R. Thomas & Co. Saw Mill truck parked in front of Kelly-Springfield Tires, gas pumps, and Goodman's Auto Laundry. A sign behind the businesses reads "Goodman's Auto Park, Open Day & Night." Hotel Paso Del Norte is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Blumenthal, Harry
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Outside of Quartermaster Depot]

Description: Photograph of the EL Paso depot Quartermaster Corps. The image contains five cars on the side of the street. There is a strip mall of buildings behind the cars. Accompanying information states: "The head quarters were located at the corner of South Santa Fe and West Overland streets."
Date: 1916~
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Santa Fe Bridge in El Paso, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the Santa Fe Bridge in El Paso, Texas. This is a view from the Santa Fe Bridge looking north towards El Paso. Accompanying information on the back of the photograph reads: "Watching Juarez battle at bridg.e" Also visible in this photograph are the Franklin Mountains in the background, trolley tracks, and a large group of curious El Pasoans and Fort Bliss soldiers guarding the bridge.
Date: [1910..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[View of Cedar Street]

Description: Photograph of a view of Cedar Street in El Paso, Texas. A variety of cars and business buildings can be seen along the avenue, with a mountain appearing in the background. Two women are crossing the road together.
Date: 1949
Creator: Escontrías
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Storefronts on San Francisco Avenue in El Paso, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a brick building containing multiple storefronts on San Francisco Avenue in El Paso, Texas. Businesses include a restaurant called Cleve's Place, an assay office, multigraphing & printing, and a curio shop. Advertising for the Knox Hotel and Coffee Shop appears on a billboard above and behind the storefront.
Date: unknown
Creator: Escontrías
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Aerial View of Anson Mills Building and the Surrounding Area in Downtown El Paso, Texas]

Description: Photograph of an aerial view of buildings in El Paso, Texas. The Anson Mills Building can be seen to the left of San Jacinto Plaza in the upper right portion. The Anson Mills Building was designed by Henry C. Trost of Trost & Trost. Also visible mid left is the Paso del Norte Hotel; The White House Department Store; and Pioneer Plaza
Date: July 3, 1919
Creator: Rhineheimer, Oscar
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Andreas Service Station & Garage]

Description: Photograph of Andreas Service Station & Garage in El Paso, Texas. Cars are parked roadside in front of the two white buildings that comprise the business. The building on the left has multiple vehicle entrances. The building on the right has fuel pumps under an awning.
Date: unknown
Creator: Blumenthal, Harry
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Fraternity Super Service Station]

Description: Photograph of a group of men standing in front of Fraternity Super (Pasotex) Service Station. The lightly hued building is adorned with Greek letters, a Hood Tires sign, and notices advertising restrooms for women. The men are standing around a car with white writing on its side related to the Texas Gamma Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity.
Date: unknown
Creator: Blumenthal, Harry
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Cafe Splendid and Brooks Sheet Metal Works]

Description: Photograph of a single building housing both Cafe Splendid and Brooks Sheet Metal Works. Cafe Splendid has a darker paint scheme, a sign with lighting elements, and advertisements for food specials. The Metal Works is a lighter building with painted signs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Blumenthal, Harry
Partner: El Paso Public Library
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